ETYM OE holi, holin, AS. holen, holegn; akin to Dutch and German hulst, Old High Germ. huls hulis, W. celyn, Armor. kelen, Gael. cuilionn, Irish cuileann. Related to Holm, Hulver.
Any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex.
Tree or shrub of the genus Ilex, family Aquifoliaceae, generally with glossy, sharp-pointed leaves and red berries. American holly I. opaca of the E US is used for Christmas decorations. Leaves of the Brazilian holly I. paraguayensis are used to make the tea yerba maté.

Adopted name of Charles Hardin Holley (1936-1959)
US rock-and-roll singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He had a distinctive, hiccuping vocal style and was an early experimenter with recording techniques. Many of his hits with his band, the Crickets, such as ‘That’ll Be the Day’ 1957, ‘Peggy Sue’ 1957, and ‘Maybe Baby’ 1958, have become classics. He died in a plane crash.

1. Town in Colorado (USA); zip code 81047.
2. Village in Michigan (USA); zip code 48442.